Cursive Barig 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, greeting cards, social graphics, posters, playful, casual, friendly, whimsical, crafty, handcrafted feel, casual warmth, expressive caps, modern script, brushy, loopy, bouncy, rounded, lively.
A lively brush-script with a rightward slant, high-contrast strokes, and rounded terminals that often taper into thin hairlines. Letterforms show a bouncy baseline and uneven rhythm typical of hand lettering, with variable widths and generous internal counters in rounded shapes like O and P. Capitals are expressive and looped with occasional swash-like entry strokes, while the lowercase stays compact with a very short x-height and simplified joins that keep words readable at display sizes. Numerals follow the same brush logic, mixing broad downstrokes with fine connecting strokes for a cohesive, handwritten texture.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium display text where a handcrafted voice is desired—logos and brand marks, product labels, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also work for poster headlines and pull quotes, especially when paired with a clean sans for body copy.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like quick brush lettering used for notes, packaging, or craft labeling. Its loops and upbeat rhythm add a cheerful, slightly whimsical character that reads as approachable rather than formal or traditional.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush calligraphy with a casual, contemporary sensibility—prioritizing personality and motion over strict consistency. Its expressive capitals and compact lowercase suggest it is meant to add charm and emphasis in headlines and branded phrases.
Stroke endings frequently finish in soft, ink-like flicks, and several letters show intentionally irregular detailing that reinforces an authentic hand-drawn feel. The tight lowercase proportions and energetic capitals create a strong hierarchy in mixed-case settings, with the capitals doing much of the stylistic work.